Clinical psychology doctoral program earns PCSAS accreditation

The University’s clinical psychology doctoral program has been recognized as among the most prestigious in the United States with accreditation from the Psychological and Clinical Science Accreditation System.

Workplace cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility

With the avalanche of online apps for personal communication, fun, games, and work, the lines between work and personal lives have increasingly blurred. Having good cybersecurity practices that protect yourself and the University is critical. These online security activities can help you keep data secure and thwart cyber threats. Information Security advises:

• Keep a clean updated machine. Update your computer, mobile phone, and tablet software and apps often.
• Protect your device. Use strong passwords and enable passcodes on your device to prevent your sensitive information from being stolen.
• Enable two-factor authentication (Duo). This can prevent unauthorized access even if your login credentials are stolen or lost.
• When in doubt, forward to abuse@rochester.edu. Do not take the bait from phishing emails and avoid suspicious links, even from known sources.

Find more information on security and best practices here.

Graduate Writing Project writing retreat

The Graduate Writing Project is hosting an in-person writing retreat August 12–16 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Writing retreats are designed for graduate students in the School of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences working on graduate-level writing such as dissertations, theses, proposals, and publications. This structured writing experience offers guidance, accountability, community, and the option to work one-on-one with a writing consultant. Register online. Email Liz Tinelli with questions.

Network with graduate education and postdoctoral affairs alumni

Graduate education trainees, learners, postdocs, and graduate students can connect with graduate education and postdoctoral affairs alumni, as well as senior leaders from the School of Arts & Sciences, Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry on Monday, August 12, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Swiftwater Brewing Company. Enjoy brews and bites and learn from others to help build your future career. Register soon as space is limited.

Childcare grant for PhD students

Are you a full-time PhD student? Do you have a child (or children) aged newborn through six years old? If yes to both questions, you may wish to apply for the University’s childcare grant for PhD students. More information can be found on the program web page, which includes an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, an FAQ, and a link to the application portal, which will be open from Thursday, August 15, to Monday, September 16, for the fall 2024 grant. Email childcaregrant@rochester.edu with questions.

Book a biometric screening appointment

Take 20 minutes to check your health status with a biometric screening, part of your Personal Health Assessment available through Well-U. Biometric screening clinics will be held in the Flaum Atrium today, August 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and in Café 601 on Tuesday, August 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis as the schedule allows. Reserve your spot or find another location that works for you.

Social Security and Medicare webinar

The Office of Total Rewards hosts a Social Security and Medicare webinar on Thursday, August 8, at noon. Conducted by Securian Financial, this webinar will help employees near retirement assess their current financial situation and take action toward financial wellness. Find actionable steps to help you understand when to claim Social Security and essential facts about Medicare to help you think ahead about health care needs in retirement.

Virtual discussion on body image

Join a virtual discussion with Bethany Moran, Well-U’s lifestyle management dietitian, on Friday, August 9, at noon on how body image impacts everyday lives and how to move toward body acceptance. Registration is now open.

Register to attend the 2024 Convocation ceremony

All faculty and staff in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and the Eastman School of Music are invited to join University leadership for the 2024 undergraduate Convocation ceremony on Wednesday, August 21, at 9:30 a.m. on the Eastman Quad.

Convocation marks the beginning of the academic year and the academic journey of new students. It celebrates and welcomes the incoming undergraduate class of 2028, as well as transfer and exchange students. Faculty and staff can register to attend by 6 p.m. on Friday, August 16.

Take fitness classes, win prizes

Take at least one class in Studio Sweat onDemand each week during August and be entered into a drawing to win a prize. To get started, first claim your free access to Studio Sweat onDemand, a virtual fitness and wellness platform that is part of the University’s wellness benefits. Then, take any class—scenic backgrounds, meditations, and thousands of fitness classes are available live or on demand. Email Well-U with questions.

Learn about the Warner School’s graduate programs at Tasty Tuesday

Grab your lunch and chat with a Warner School of Education and Human Development admissions advisor on the Wilson Quad at tomorrow’s Tasty Tuesday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about scholarship opportunities that can reduce tuition expenses and get detailed insights into the variety of graduate programs, including applied behavior analysis, counseling, educational leadership, education policy, health professions education, higher education, human development, online teaching, program evaluation, and teaching. Contact Warner’s admissions office with questions. Register to attend.

Department of Psychiatry Summer Brown Bag Series continues

The Department of Psychiatry’s 2024 Summer Brown Bag Series continues Wednesday, August 7, at noon in the Class of ’62 Auditorium (G-9425). Julio Jordan of the Ibero-American Action League presents “Unheard: How Silencing Latino Voices Harms Latino Health Equity.” CEU and CMEs are available.  Register to attend in person or virtually.

‘Ask Security Anything’ session on data security

Faculty, staff, and students can join Information Security on Thursday, August 8, for the next “Ask Security Anything” session about data security. Participants can ask any cybersecurity-related questions and be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Find more information and future topics here.